The Bronte Birthplace
72/74 Market Street
Thornton
Bradford BD 13 3 HF
West Yorkshire
England
Phone: +44(0)01274-830849
Hours: April to September--Tuesdays - Sundays, noon - 4:00 p.m.
Admission is charged.
From 1815 to 1820, Patrick and Maria Bronte lived the life of a young village curate and his family in this charming stone parsonage. When the couple moved to Thornton, they had two children and before they left, four more were born. Among those born in this house were Charlotte, Emily, and Anne--literature's popular Bronte sisters.
While living here, Patrick Bronte wrote two books, and Maria also busied herself with writing, though none of her works were ever published.
As of May 2001, this home is for sale.
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Haworth, Keighley
BD 22 8 DR
West Yorkshire
England
Phone: +44(0)1535-642323
Hours: April to September--Sundays - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October to March--Sunday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Eve - February 1
Admission is charged.
Built in 1778, the Brontes moved into Haworth Parsonage in 1820, soon after Anne was born. It became the lifelong home of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte.
The sisters' grew up in a home where literature and creativity were an accepted part of life. Their father, Patrick, was a published author of poetry and fiction. He provided a creative environment for his children and sought ways to encourage them to use their imagination.
The sisters drew much of their inspiration for their novels from this home and their community. Literary tourists will find great inspiration of their own as they tour the Bronte Parsonage Museum. On the tour are the kitchen and dining room that played important roles in the sister's writing. As children, the sisters regularly sat in the kitchen, listening to Tabby, the Bronte's maid, tell stories and spin yarns. But, the dining room is where the serious work was done. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne did most of their writing here, consulting with each other and working as a support group for each other's writing. The Brontes often called the dining room a parlor, since it was the room that they used most often to entertain guests.
When Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother, Branwell, were young, their father bought Branwell a set of toy soldiers. These soldiers became an source of inspiration for the girls as they wrote and illustrated tiny books in scale with the toy soldiers. These little books have become a topic of interest for Bronte fans throughout the world. Examples of the little books are on display in the museum. Literary tourists will also find the sisters' writing desks and other furniture and utensils used by the Bronte family. Many period furnishings are also on display.
72/74 Market Street
Thornton
Bradford BD 13 3 HF
West Yorkshire
England
Phone: +44(0)01274-830849
Hours: April to September--Tuesdays - Sundays, noon - 4:00 p.m.
Admission is charged.
From 1815 to 1820, Patrick and Maria Bronte lived the life of a young village curate and his family in this charming stone parsonage. When the couple moved to Thornton, they had two children and before they left, four more were born. Among those born in this house were Charlotte, Emily, and Anne--literature's popular Bronte sisters.
While living here, Patrick Bronte wrote two books, and Maria also busied herself with writing, though none of her works were ever published.
As of May 2001, this home is for sale.
Bronte Parsonage Museum
Haworth, Keighley
BD 22 8 DR
West Yorkshire
England
Phone: +44(0)1535-642323
Hours: April to September--Sundays - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October to March--Sunday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Eve - February 1
Admission is charged.
Built in 1778, the Brontes moved into Haworth Parsonage in 1820, soon after Anne was born. It became the lifelong home of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte.
The sisters' grew up in a home where literature and creativity were an accepted part of life. Their father, Patrick, was a published author of poetry and fiction. He provided a creative environment for his children and sought ways to encourage them to use their imagination.
The sisters drew much of their inspiration for their novels from this home and their community. Literary tourists will find great inspiration of their own as they tour the Bronte Parsonage Museum. On the tour are the kitchen and dining room that played important roles in the sister's writing. As children, the sisters regularly sat in the kitchen, listening to Tabby, the Bronte's maid, tell stories and spin yarns. But, the dining room is where the serious work was done. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne did most of their writing here, consulting with each other and working as a support group for each other's writing. The Brontes often called the dining room a parlor, since it was the room that they used most often to entertain guests.
When Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and their brother, Branwell, were young, their father bought Branwell a set of toy soldiers. These soldiers became an source of inspiration for the girls as they wrote and illustrated tiny books in scale with the toy soldiers. These little books have become a topic of interest for Bronte fans throughout the world. Examples of the little books are on display in the museum. Literary tourists will also find the sisters' writing desks and other furniture and utensils used by the Bronte family. Many period furnishings are also on display.
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